The Miraculous Health Benefits Of Cayenne

Do you enjoy a little spice in your life? If you do, chances are you have tried using cayenne in various dishes to give it the “fire” you desperately crave. However, it turns out that cayenne is just not good for heating up your favourite dish, as it also provides many beneficial nutrients. Check out the healing benefits of cayenne.

Cayenne nutritional profile

Cayenne is part of the capsicum family that is related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and paprika. They grow no more than 4 feet tall and normally in tropical climates as they require moist and warm soil for best results, but they can be cultivated in some northern climates as well.

Cayenne is most often consumed in powdered spices and hot sauces, but can be eaten directly. Many herbalists believe it’s medicinal effectiveness kicks in at 35,000 – 40,000 heat units, and that can be exponentiated (if you are brave enough) by finding peppers up to 100,000 heat units. Of course, you need to be extremely careful when consuming peppers with high heat as they can severely burn your tongue and throat.

So what can you expect to get from consuming cayenne peppers regularly? Here is a glimpse of its nutritional profile:

Healing action of cayenne

Many of the healing benefits of cayenne pepper comes from its heat, and the stimulation that occurs in the body as a result. In fact, there is empirical evidence that many traumatic events have been stopped in their tracks through the use of cayenne, like heart attacks and migraines.

How to use cayenne in your diet

If you are not a spicy person, your options to use cayenne are likely limited to capsules. However, if you do enjoy a little or a lot of spice, it can be used in a number of different food and beverage applications, including:

Addition to any rice, pasta, or vegetable dish

Meat based meals, like beef chili, chicken, and fish (choose grass fed, and organic and free rang, and wild caught)

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